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Rising rapidly, Cosnova aims to join the top 5 global makeup leaders
Companies & industry
The German group specialising in low-priced make-up recorded a 32% overall growth compared to 2022 and a sales surge of over 30% for the...
Clarins and Albéa Tubes partner for lighter samples with recycled plastic
Industry buzz
Clarins is upgrading its range of sample tubes with EcoLittle Top, the latest addition to the EcoTop range from Albéa Tubes. This new...
’Soap nails’ are taking over as the minimalist manicure of the moment
Industry buzz
After the ’no make-up’ trend in beauty and the ’quiet luxury’ aesthetic in fashion, here come ’soap nails.’ Going against the grain of...
Roquette Beauté unveils a high sensorial performance plant-based thickener
Ingredients & formulation
The French company specialising in plant-based ingredients and plant proteins has launched a brand new functional ingredient designed to...
Eurazeo takes minority stake in niche fragrance brand Ex Nihilo
Industry buzz
Investment group Eurazeo spent about EUR 25 million to become a minority shareholder in Ex Nihilo Paris, a perfume brand created in 2013...
Beautycounter founder Gregg Renfrew is back at the helm the brand
Industry buzz
Gregg Renfrew, Beautycounter’s founder, will return to the brand she founded in 2013 and will officially assume the role of Chief...
Givaudan decreases the environmental footprint of hyaluronic acid production
Industry buzz
Givaudan Active Beauty has unveiled PrimalHyal 50 Life, a new low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, the company claims to be “the most...
Tech helps beauty ’dreams’ come true, says L’Oréal’s Guive Balooch
Innovation & new products
Technology, in particular artificial intelligence, is making it possible to fulfill beauty wishes like never before, Guive Balooch,...
Paris Packaging Week announces the PCD Innovation Awards winners
Industry buzz
The winners of the PCD Innovation Awards – the prize honouring the most technically innovative and beautiful packs in perfume, cosmetics,...
Albéa’s IBG acquires Roberts Beauty to strengthen West Coast footprint
Industry buzz
Albéa-owned Innovative Beauty Group (IBG) has acquired Roberts Beauty, a full-service provider specializing in custom-designed packaging...
